"Koror (Palau) (AFP) - The tiny Pacific island nation of Palau created a vast marine sanctuary the size of Spain on Wednesday, banning fishing across the bulk of its waters to preserve the ocean for future generations.
At 500,000 square kilometres (193,000 square miles), the new sanctuary is one of the largest in the world and covers an underwater wonderland containing 1,300 species of fish and 700 types of coral.
Palau President Tommy Remengesau said the sanctuary, comprising 80 percent of … Continue reading

The cognitive and emotional benefits of healthy oceans and waterways have been celebrated through art, song, romance and poetry throughout human history. Marine biologist, activist, community organiser, and author Wallace J. Nichols dives deeper and explores our blue minds through the dual lenses of evolutionary biology and cognitive science, reminding us that we are water. Watch video

Inspiring to see young people turning their attention and ingenuity to projects such as this one by 19 year-old, Boyan Slat, to clean up the Pacific Ocean in just 10 years.
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